Saint Dominic
contemplating the Scriptures
Comments are designed as brief commentaries on the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary suitable for any adult who wants to understand the lessons for the week. Each lesson has a brief commentary, with a link to the biblical text, and a brief outline of the whole biblical book.
Each week, we offer:
- Comments - a commentary on the readings for the week;
- Introductions - short introductions to the readings for use in the liturgy;
- Clippings - more technical information on each reading.
Now on-line
- Next week: First Sunday after Christmas - December 29, 2024
- Three sets are available for Christmas: Set I, Set II, and Set III
- This week: Fourth Sunday of Advent - December 22, 2024
- Last week: Third Sunday of Advent - December 15, 2024
Comments site features:
- For this week, next week, and last week:
- Comments, short commentaries on the readings,
- Introductions to the lections intended for use by the reader in worship, and
- Clippings presents technical notes, as well as some material that might be of interest, but was omitted due to space limitations,
- Lists by Sunday and Special Day
- Archives by Date and by Reading
- Subscriptions are no longer available.
- Readings can be found at Vanderbilt University. Click on YEARS;
- References used in preparing Comments are listed;
- Copyright information is available;
- Book Outlines which appear in the left column of Comments are also all available on a single page.
- Glossary of Terms which appears in pop-up windows in Clippings is also available on a single page.
- Frequently Asked Questions respond to queries from our readers.
- Now We Are Six!, an article about the Comments ministry
At the bottom of each page is a navigation table with buttons linking to all the other pages in the site. Simply click on any button to go to the indicated page.
Since July, 1996, we have been providing a weekly commentary on the readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. Reader feedback indicates that Comments are used for sermon preparation and group and individual Bible Study. They are distributed in churches and cell groups, shared by clergy study groups and lay preachers, or just read on-line for personal edification.
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Comments is a ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal
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Comments does not necessarily reflect an official theological position of the Bishop or Synod of the Diocese of Montreal. Other legitimate interpretations may be possible.
Lectionary site supplied by Vanderbilt University Divinity Library.
The Revised Common Lectionary is provided by the Consultation on Common Texts.